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Multimedia and Project-Based Learning Module Overview - 10 points

Goal: Students learn to describe and plan for the potential impact of multimedia and project-based learning as a strategy for differentiated instruction and universal design in order to provide authentic learning experiences.



1. Students explore resources to create a group project-based learning activity.


2. Students participate in a group project-based learning style activity in class.


3. After students complete the last face-to-face meeting and experience project-based learning for themselves, they complete an online reflection discussion post.



Investigations:


What is PBL?




Marco Torres on Empowering Students Through Multimedia
Marco Torres, a social studies teacher and technology director at San Fernando High School, explores how the creation of multimedia projects empowers his students, as well as those who participate in the San Fernando Education Technology Team
http://www.edutopia.org/marco-torres-empowering-students-through-multimedia
Then see the video here:
http://www.edutopia.org/students-find-their-voices-through-multimedia
Read the related article:
http://www.edutopia.org/students-find-their-voices-through-multimedia


Other Resources:
What is PBL?
Edutopia - PBL
Seven Essentials for Project Based Learning
PBL Essential Elements Checklist
Time to Debunk Those PBL Myths

Google Presentation Tips
Six Styles of Classroom Video Projects
Educational Uses of Digital Story Telling